Healthcare settings such as hospitals and care homes are busy environments that need careful monitoring in order to ensure patient and staff safety. While a Hikvision camera offers 24-hour surveillance and provides clear video footage throughout the day, a reliable alarm system can also add an extra level of security. There are many ways to ultilise alarms to your advantage. While some deter break-ins and prevent criminal activity, others improve patient safety and can draw attention to issues such as patient falls or abnormal audio such as screaming or shouting.
With this in mind, let’s take a closer look at the importance of alarms in the healthcare system.
Alarms Can Deter Criminals and Prevent Break-Ins
Healthcare facilities are designed to aid recovery and should offer a peaceful, tranquil and calm environment. However, we all know that they can be loud, busy and often not regulated to the necessary standards due to staff shortages. With high volumes of people constantly coming and going, the potential for unlawful behaviour – including break-ins – is significant. Thankfully, Hikvision burglar alarm systems can act as a deterrent, making it obvious that the site is being watched throughout the day and night.
Burglar alarms can protect valuable pharmaceuticals, medical equipment and other expensive items that might be a target for professional criminals. They can be installed on-site in pharmacies as well as in pharmaceutical delivery areas that might also be targeted.
Emergency Alarms Give Staff Peace of Mind
Emergency alarm systems are a good idea for health care settings. If a staff member feels threatened by a patient, visitor or intruder, they can activate an SOS alarm. Live video and recordings can then be monitored and the emergency services can be dispatched if necessary. While the emergency button should be used as a last resort, it’s good to have one nearby.
Access Control Prevents Intruders
Hikvision access control can be integrated with various other devices such as face recognition technology, card readers, locks or push buttons to ensure only those permitted can access certain parts of a healthcare facility. Access control systems can be linked with CCTV cameras for crystal-clear video footage. They can also be linked with an alarm system which is useful for catching trespassers. Access control is also good for attendance reporting and will help you to know exactly who is on-site at any given time.
Alarms for Improved Patient Care
As well as preventing break-ins and monitoring site access, alarms can also be used to improve patient care. From fall detectors which trigger an alarm when someone does not get up within a specified period of time to alarms that sound when a person gets out of bed in the night, there are many alarm systems that act as another pair of eyes. Alarms can also sound when a patient leaves their room and does not return. This can be useful for those working with dementia patients who often get confused as to where they’re supposed to be.
Protect your healthcare facility with the right alarm system – contact MYDIS today to find out more.
